searay40dad
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- Oct 23, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2001 480 Sedan Bridge w/ Novurania RIB
- Engines
- 660 hp CAT 3196's
I'm wanting to replace my Garmin 2006C chartplotter with a newer and larger CP/MFD. I am considering a Garmin 4210 or possibly Raymarine e97 due to the IPad/Wifi connectivity and Navionics charts. I would mount the new unit in the same spot as my current Garmin (see pic).
I guess the 4210 (and E97) are networkable over NMEA 0183 and/or 2000 but since I won't be replacing the Raymarine RL80C Pathfinder radar, I guess this also means I won't have a radar overlay due the older Raymarine Seatalk protocol. I also still have the oft-non-functioning RN300 GPS; and functioning ST60 and ST6000 autopilot.
So with all the Raymarine gear with Seatalk protocol and its limitations (which I won't be replacing), I'm wondering if it makes sense to continue pursuing a networkable chartplotter/MFD? other than for future upgradeability, what are the pros?
I have 2 GPS antennae on the hard top now. Both CP's will necessitate the installation of yet another antenna (Garmin 17X NMEA 2000 vs. the 17N currently installed; Raymarine Raystar 130 vs. Raystar120 curently installed). Was initally considering keeping the 2006C as a backup CP but probably wont go that direction now due to helm real estate limitations. Maybe the Ipad and Navionics app continues to fill backup duty role.
Another question would be why keep the RN300 GPS as I'm not sure the back-up instrument/data display purpose warrants leaving it when I can put a smaller E7 or something else as a backup there someday... thoughts?
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I guess the 4210 (and E97) are networkable over NMEA 0183 and/or 2000 but since I won't be replacing the Raymarine RL80C Pathfinder radar, I guess this also means I won't have a radar overlay due the older Raymarine Seatalk protocol. I also still have the oft-non-functioning RN300 GPS; and functioning ST60 and ST6000 autopilot.
So with all the Raymarine gear with Seatalk protocol and its limitations (which I won't be replacing), I'm wondering if it makes sense to continue pursuing a networkable chartplotter/MFD? other than for future upgradeability, what are the pros?
I have 2 GPS antennae on the hard top now. Both CP's will necessitate the installation of yet another antenna (Garmin 17X NMEA 2000 vs. the 17N currently installed; Raymarine Raystar 130 vs. Raystar120 curently installed). Was initally considering keeping the 2006C as a backup CP but probably wont go that direction now due to helm real estate limitations. Maybe the Ipad and Navionics app continues to fill backup duty role.
Another question would be why keep the RN300 GPS as I'm not sure the back-up instrument/data display purpose warrants leaving it when I can put a smaller E7 or something else as a backup there someday... thoughts?
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